Vocabulary • Ch 8 - The Hunger Games • Context Clues

They engaged in a lively conversation.

 

What does the word 'engage' mean?

• A reason or purpose for doing something

• To be involved or participate in something

• To point out or show something

• Not strict

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

You could hear the sound of thunder in the distance.

 

What does the word 'audible' mean?

• A reason or purpose for doing something

• Not strict

• To make someone angry or upset

• Able to be heard

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

He made an impulsive decision without thinking about the consequences.

 

What does the word 'impulsive' mean?

• Doing things without thinking too much

• To make someone angry or upset

• Having a strong, sharp, and noticeable smell

• A break or delay from something bad

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

His comment was meant to provoke a reaction.

 

What does the word 'provoke' mean?

• To understand and explain the meaning

• To play tricks or cause mild trouble

• A reason or purpose for doing something

• To make someone angry or upset

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The Governor granted a temporary reprieve to the death row inmate.

 

What does the word 'reprieve' mean?

• Having a strong, sharp, and noticeable smell

• A break or delay from something bad

• Not strict

• To point out or show something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The mischievous child played a prank on his sister.

 

What does the word 'mischievous' mean?

• Difficult or requiring a lot of effort

• To play tricks or cause mild trouble

• Not strict

• To make someone angry or upset

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

It can be challenging to interpret a piece of abstract art.

 

What does the word 'interpret' mean?

• To understand and explain the meaning

• Not strict

• Doing things without thinking too much

• Able to be heard

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The detective searched for a motive behind the crime.

 

What does the word 'motive' mean?

• To make someone angry or upset

• Not strict

• Able to be heard

• A reason or purpose for doing something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The teacher was lenient and allowed me to turn in my assignment a day late without penalty.

 

What does the word 'lenient' mean?

• Able to be heard

• To point out or show something

• Not strict

• To be involved or participate in something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The smell of the cheese was so pungent that it made her nose wrinkle.

 

What does the word 'pungent' mean?

• Doing things without thinking too much

• To be involved or participate in something

• Difficult or requiring a lot of effort

• Having a strong, sharp, and noticeable smell

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4